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The Race to Erase MS was founded by Nancy Davis in 1993 after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. After her diagnosis, she was determined to devote her time and resources to finding a cure. Nancy’s hope, courage and strength continue to inspire her to maintain a vibrant quality of life despite this chronic disease, but most of all, she remains positive, continues to live her life to the fullest and is tireless in her efforts to finding the cure for MS.

In the process of learning all she could about multiple sclerosis, she discovered that MS affects close to two million Americans primarily between the ages of 20 and 40, and three times as many women as men, Nancy Davis made it her deep personal commitment to help find the cause and ultimately the cure of this disease. In 1993 she founded the Race to Erase MS which has become an exciting star-studded gala. The annual Race to Erase MS event has raised over $35 million for multiple sclerosis research to date.​All proceeds directly fund the foundation’s Center Without Walls program, a selected network of the nation’s top seven MS research centers. This nationwide collaboration of physicians, scientists and clinicians are on the cutting-edge of innovative research programs and therapeutic approaches to eradicate MS.​

This truly has been one of the most pleasurable and rewarding events I had the privilege of covering!From the Osborne’s to Paris Hilton, Tommy Hilfiger to Robert Herjavec.

What was so powerful to me was experiencing the celebrity community coming together with such passion, utilizing their voices to inspire others to support the cause. Paris Hilton and her mother, Kathy Hilton, were engaging and oh so elegant, on the red carpet. The beautiful Dee Ocleppo, Tommy Hilfiger’s wife, was very kind and took a lot of time answering all of the press questions. She was very down to earth and approachable. I had a blast with my colleague Sandy Abrams trying out the tweet mirror!The crowd was so diverse, which I loved demonstrating the power of like minds! Tommy Hilfiger was honored for his work and dedication for Erase MS. Davis expressed that Hilfiger was the perfect honoree this year because he’s been an intricate part of her annual event since it first started. Hilfiger’s son, Richard, and daughter, Ally Hilfiger, presented the Medal of Hope to the fashion designer who addressed his personal connection to the disease.

“I accept this award on behalf of my sister who has had MS for over 25 years," said Hilfiger. "She’s in a wheelchair. She is great in spirit but she suffers and watched this over the years.”​

Matty B and Ms. Rita Ora then took the stage and got the crowd up on their feet followed by Ne-Yo who rocked the house! The food was equally exciting! The catering was so much fun! We enjoyed chicken and sweet potato fries followed by a burger cake and fries (see photo) !

The second day was very educational, bringing the world’s top doctors along with Jack Osbourne together for a panel discussion on the breakthroughs being made to support MS. The event also included an array of vendors to support wellness initiatives.

To learn more please visit: http://www.erasems.org/.Be sure to stop at the shop where you can own an exclusive t-shirt or jewelry items showing your support!